How It Works (New)

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Thank you for your interest in a FRP Tuning Package. 

The following is a simple outline of how this process goes, and then below that is a far more detailed breakdown of steps. 
The simple breakdown is... (see immediately below)

 
1)Purchase (if not already done so)
2)Follow guidance  for initial procedures so that you are fully prepared *PRIOR* to your appointment window
Pre-Tune Vehicle Review can be found here : 
https://frptuning.com/pages/pre-tuning-vehicle-review
3) Send initial file (HPtuners customers send .hpt file, Diablo send Original Backup or Last Tune Written -.drg file format , SCT customers do not require this step)
4) Receive initial file
5) Send initial datalog (this is to make sure everything is working as intended and to try to identify any issues that would complicate tuning)
6)Schedule https://frptuning.com/collections/hptuners-tuning/products/service-scheduler
6) Datalog and load revisions during scheduled window of time
7) Finish, Race & Enjoy 😉

The below instructions are relevant once you receive your hardware and are ready to unbox and begin this process. Failure to do these steps AHEAD of an appointment will result in cancellation of your appointment and falling to the back of the queue. If you have questions about this process, please call or email at info@frptuning.com

 


1) Unbox HP Tuners (if applicable)

  • The package includes: MPVI-3 Interface, USB cable, Flash Drive (with software preinstalled), Getting Started Guide, and HP Tuners decals. If you only bought tuning service from us, disregard this step.
  • Take the MPVI-3 and the USB cable out of the box, and set everything else to the side for now

2) Create Account on HP Tuners website

3) Download & Install MPVI-2 (or 3) Software 

  • Click the Downloads button on the HP Tuners website
  • Download VCM Suite (Beta) and MPVI Drivers
  • Install VCM Suite (Beta) to your PC
  • Once VCM Suite (Beta) is installed, you will notice two new icons appear on your desktop – VCM Editor and VCM Scanner (VCM Editor is used for reading / flashing tune files & VCM Scanner is used for data logging)
  • Install MPVI Drivers (this allows your PC to recognize the MPVI Interface when plugged in)

4) Update Firmware on the MPVI Interface

  • Connect MPVI to your PC with the provided USB cable
  • Open VCM Editor (Beta)
  • Once the VCM Editor is open – click “Help” at the top menu and “Resync Interface”
  • The firmware will download, and update your MPVI
  • You should receive a message that says ” Firmware update completed”

5) Register MPVI-2 with HP Tuners

  • Open VCM Editor (Beta) and click “Help” on the top menu
  • Click “MPVI2 Verification Code” (this will show you the Serial Number and Verification code of your MPVI-2 Interface)
  • Copy the “Serial Number” and “Verification Code”
  • Open the HP Tuners My Account page (log back in if you have logged out since creating account)
  • Click on My Devices
  • Scroll down to the “MPVI 2 (or 3)” input fields and paste the “Serial Number” and “Verification Code” that you copied earlier
  • Click Import
  • Your MPVI-2 is now registered with HP Tuners

6) Sync Credits to your MPVI 

  • Open VCM Editor with MPVI connected to PC with USB cable
  • Click “Help” in top menu
Click “Resync Interface”

At this point, you should now be ready to read out the vehicle file:

1) Read Vehicles Tune File

  • Connect MPVI to OBD2 port, and to PC
  • Turn vehicle ignition to On
    • Vehicles with keys – turn two clicks
    • Vehicles with push button start – hold start button without foot on brake for around 5 seconds – until gauges light up
  • Open VCM Editor (Beta)
  • Press “Read Vehicle” button
  • Press “Gather Info” button
  • Select “Read”
  • Save Tune File with a name and location that you will remember

2) Email Vehicle Tune File

  • Locate where you saved your Tune File that you just read out of the vehicle
  • Email this Tune File to ryan@frptuning.com 


We will return to you a modified tune file ( initial tune for Canned Tune orders, called a startup tune when dealing with Custom Tuning).  This tune file is designed to get your vehicle started and running safely – but we still want to make some changes to optimize both performance and overall behavior.

1) Flash Tune File to Vehicle

  • Save Modified Tune File to “Documents > HP Tuners > Logs and Tunes”
  • Connect MPVI to OBD2 port, and to PC
  • Turn vehicle ignition to On
    • Vehicles with keys – turn two clicks
    • Vehicles with push button start – hold start button without foot on brake for around 5 seconds – until gauges light up
  • Open VCM Editor (Beta)
  • Select “Open” icon in VCM Editor (first icon in menu bar – looks like folder)
  • Navigate to where you saved the Modified Tune File (“”Documents > HP Tuners > Logs and Tunes”), select the Modified Tune File, and press “Open”
  • Select the “Write Vehicle” icon from the top menu bar of VCM Editor
  • Select “Write”
  • Cycle Ignition Off and then back On

By this point, you've got the tune loaded into the vehicle , and now we data-log. Datalogging involves recording data about engine operation so we can make adjustments to precision. 

1) Setting up VCM Scanner

  • Open VCM Scanner
  • Download Channel Configuration File
  • Save the .XML file to “Documents > HP Tuners > VCM Scanner > Channel Configs” folder
  • Download Dashboard Layout File
  • Save the .XML file to “Documents > HP Tuners > VCM Scanner > Layouts”
  • Select “Open Channel Config” and select the Channel Configuration File you just saved here
  • Select “Open Layout” and select Dashboard Layout File you just saved here

2) Recording a Data Log

  • Connect MPVI-2 to OBD2 port, and to PC
  • Turn vehicle ignition to On
    • Vehicles with keys – turn two clicks
    • Vehicles with push button start – hold start button without foot on brake for around 5 seconds – until gauges light up
  • Open VCM Scanner
  • Select “Connect to Vehicle” button (blue car icon in top menu of VCM scanner)
  • Select “Start Scanning” (red record button in top menu of VCM scanner)
  • Start vehicle
  • Drive around for 10-15 minutes of normal driving with a couple of short full throttle pulls, will do more full throttle pulls later when we are comfortable with the tune
  • When complete with 10-15 minute drive, select the “Stop Scanning” button (blue square icon in to menu of VCM Scanner)
  • Turn vehicle off
  • Select “Log File > Save Log File As” and save Log File to “Documents > HP Tuners > VCM Scanner > Logs and Tunes
  • Select “Disconnect from Vehicle”

3) Emailing a Data Log

  • Reply back to the previous email we send with your Modified Tune and attach this Data Log File. PLEASE KEEP ALL EMAILS IN THE SAME EMAIL CHAIN. 
  • List any drivability issues, or concerns you have in the email.